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Gaming Microsoft

Blizzard is dropping support for older versions of Windows

Bad news for the few who still use XP and Vista

By Rob Thubron, July 20, 2017, 11:30 AM

Electronics Microsoft

Microsoft reveals its Cortana-powered smart thermostat

A true Nest/Ecobee4 rival?

By Rob Thubron, July 20, 2017, 10:30 AM

The Web Industry

Christopher Nolan slams Netflix's movie policies

The Dark Knight director said the service has a "bizarre aversion to supporting theatrical films"

By Rob Thubron, July 20, 2017, 9:30 AM 6 comments

Trivia The Web

Registered on March 1985, which of these was the first domain name on the Internet?

In addition to being the oldest domain name, it's also the longest running and you can still visit it today.

By Julio Franco, July 20, 2017, 9:00 AM

Industry Wearable Tech

Intel has reportedly shuttered its wearables division

This has been coming for some time

By Rob Thubron, July 20, 2017, 8:00 AM

Gaming Tech Culture

The perfect Game of Thrones game is a PC mod

And it's been in development since 2012, we even reported on it back then

By Luke Plunkett, July 20, 2017, 7:00 AM

Industry Software

Avast acquires Piriform, the maker of CCleaner and Speccy

A year after it acquired AVG Technologies

By Rob Thubron, July 20, 2017, 6:15 AM 5 comments

Razer ManO'War 7.1 Wired Headset Review

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, July 20, 2017, 12:00 AM TechSpot Electronics

The Razer ManO'War hit the market in 2016 as a premium wireless headset for gamers. This year, Razer has released a new version of the ManO'War that ditches wireless connectivity, keeps the virtual 7.1 surround, and brings it down to a lower price point.

Apple Electronics

US Patent Office approves Apple 'smart dock' patent for iPhone

It's just a patent, so don't get too excited

By Cal Jeffrey, July 19, 2017, 8:15 PM

Downloads Apple

Apple releases new iTunes, iPhone, iPad, and macOS updates

Apple was busy today with new system updates for all their devices. iTunes is now on version 12.6.2. iPhone and iPad iOS releases notes just mention "bug fixes and improved security." Finally, you can grab an update for Apple TV.

By Erik Orejuela, July 19, 2017, 7:08 PM

Science

Elon Musk says SpaceX's Dragon capsule won't use propulsive landing technique to touch down on Mars

By Shawn Knight, July 19, 2017, 6:00 PM 5 comments

Electronics Science

First ever molecular air purification system now available

By Greg Synek, July 19, 2017, 5:15 PM 9 comments

Gaming

Sony is accepting sign-ups for participation in next big PS4 firmware update

By Shawn Knight, July 19, 2017, 4:30 PM

Apple Mobile

Samsung and TSMC battle to produce the A12 chip for Apple in 2018

A war is brewing over the next iPhone chip

By Cal Jeffrey, July 19, 2017, 3:30 PM

Security

Security flaw in widely used third-party toolkit leaves millions of IoT devices vulnerable

By Shawn Knight, July 19, 2017, 2:40 PM 4 comments

Industry Apple

Apple contractors Foxconn, Wistron, Compal Electronics, and Pegatron join legal counter against Qualcomm

New legal salvo fired in ongoing dispute over wireless patents

By Jose Vilches, July 19, 2017, 2:00 PM

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